Harry E. Ruda

Professor Harry E. Ruda holds the Stanley Meek Chair in Advanced Nanotechnology at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. He directs the Centre for Advanced Nanotechnology and leads the Electronic-Photonic Materials Group. His research spans semiconductor nanostructures, focusing on nanoelectronics and nanophotonics, with notable contributions to nanowire growth, quantum transport, and plasmonic effects.

Education:

• B.Sc. in Physics, Imperial College London
• Ph.D. in Physics, MIT

His research interests include:

• Semiconductor nanowire growth via VLS process
• Quantum transport and spintronics
• Nonlinear optical effects in quantum dots/nanowires
• Surface state control through passivation
• Photonic crystal structures for optical devices
• Carrier dynamics in low-dimensional systems

Recent publications highlight advancements in InAs nanowire sensors, Coulomb impurity effects, photonic crystal design, and hybrid superconducting/semiconductor devices. His work bridges fundamental electron dynamics and applied quantum technologies.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow, Canadian Academy of Engineering
• Fellow, Royal Society of Canada
• Fellow, Institute of Physics (UK)
• Fellow, Institute of Nanotechnology
• Fellow, Institution of Engineering and Technology
• Fellow, Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining
• Fellow, Canadian Academy of Engineering

Teaching:

• MSE335: Materials Physics
• MSE490: Professional Ethics and Practice
• MSE1023: Quantum Transport